Why is it important for patients to understand the time frame in which antidepressants begin to work?

Patients should stop taking their antidepressant if they feel it is not working after the first few days.

Patients should know that antidepressants typically start showing their full effects after several weeks.

Patients should expect significant improvement within the first 48 hours of starting an antidepressant.

If there is no improvement in symptoms within a week, patients should contact their provider.